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​Explore ways to deliver engaging instruction that will ignite all minds.
April 2-3, 2025
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel 
903 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, Maryland 21204

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Exhibitor Registration
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Conference registration fee includes the following:
  • Participate in Early bird registration and receive a free one-year International Literacy Association [ILA] membership.
  • Enrich your learning from Keynote, Featured and Concurrent speakers.
  • Enjoy and grow from presentations by the Maryland State Department of Education.
  • Earn 1 CPD credit for attending both two days of sessions and participating in at least five of the Elevate Literacy 60-minute sessions.
  • Network with fellow educators.
  • Visit with Exhibitors.
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​Elevate Your Literacy in 60 Minutes

​Elevate Your Literacy in 60 Minutes by joining free webinars and receive a certificate of participation.  Join online sessions to connect with peers and learn from experts on many topics for all PreK – 12+ educators.  A variety of sessions focusing on literacy will be available leading up to the 2025 conference on April 2-3, 2025. Please join as many sessions as your schedule will allow. Registrations are open for all sessions.  Please contact me if you have questions. Each presentation has a link to a google form. Please open this link for the list of sessions.
About SoMLA

The State of Maryland Literacy Association (SoMLA) is the leading literacy organization in the state of Maryland comprised of over 1,500 members in 17 active local chapters (16 representing ALL counties in Maryland and one student chapter at a university). Membership in SoMLA includes teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, university professors, college students, parents, and other community members. SoMLA is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association.
The Benefits of Membership

Members of SoMLA enjoy membership benefits such as free webinar and professional development opportunities. Professional development opportunities are advertised in our bi-monthly newsletter. A subscription to our newsletter is included with your membership. With your membership you will also enjoy a reduced rate to our annual conference. Joining SoMLA will also connect you with a local SoMLA chapter where you can connect with educators who are regionally located near you. Won't you consider joining us? Annual membership is $30.
ILA Affiliate

SoMLA is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association.
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